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Largest recorded Alberta earthquake not natural, from oilsands wastewater: study

The largest recorded earthquake in Alberta's history was not a natural event, but most likely caused by disposal of oilsands wastewater, new research has concluded.

RCMP arrest suspect in Montreal on terrorism allegations after tip from FBI

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrested an 18-year-old man from the Saint-Laurent borough of Montreal on Thursday morning in connection with allegations of terrorism.

Via Rail revisiting inclusion policies after Muslim man told not to pray at Ottawa station

Via Rail says it is working to improve its diversity and inclusion policies after a Muslim man was told not to pray at the Ottawa train station.

Learning differently: How neurodivergent students can thrive in class

Neurodivergent education expert Mary Klovance says there are several approaches educators can take to help students with such conditions as ADHD and autism to flourish in the classroom.

Police-reported hate crimes rise again, as pandemic worsens discrimination: StatCan

The turmoil of the pandemic contributed to the rise of hate and discriminatory behaviour, reflecting historical surges in antisemitism, says the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver.

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Colleagues jumped into life-saving action when Midland councillor collapsed at town meeting

The quick thinking and immediate actions of two people are credited with possibly saving the life of a Midland councillor after he collapsed at a meeting Wednesday evening.
Canada-wide warrants issued for 2 new suspects in Elnaz Hajtamiri investigation

Investigators with York Regional Police issued Canada-wide warrants for two men who they say are involved in the Richmond Hill attack on Ontario woman Elnaz Hajtamiri weeks before she was allegedly abducted.
Impaired driver sentenced to 5 years in jail for fatal hit-and-run in Bradford

A Bradford man has been sentenced to five years behind bars for his role in a deadly collision last summer.

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The Edmonton Police Service will provide an update on the investigation into the deaths of Constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan on Thursday afternoon.
Details of regimental funeral for Travis Jordan, Brett Ryan announced

Additional details have been released about the funeral for Constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan.
Edmontonians line up to shop Zellers grand reopening

Dozens of people lined up outside the Hudson's Bay store at Kingsway Mall in Edmonton on Thursday to be amongst the first to shop at the new Zellers location.

KITCHENER

Welcome back Zellers: Cambridge location opens amid wave of nostalgia

The resurrection of Zellers is officially underway in Waterloo region with the Cambridge location opening its doors to a handful of eager fans who lined up ahead of the store's official reopening.
Suspicious fire at old bowling alley shuts down major road in Cambridge

A fire at the former Dickson Bowl in downtown Galt has shut down a portion of a major Cambridge road.
Peregrine falcons return to CTV Kitchener

Calling all falcon watchers! The peregrines have once again returned to CTV Kitchener’s nesting box, high above our studio on King Street West.

LONDON

Zurich remembers doctor who cared for village for 50 years

For 50 years, Dr. Charles Wallace was Zurich’s doctor. He cared for generations of families, and saved many lives along the way, including Sherri Penn’s son, who needed Dr. Wallace’s help with a neo-natal infection just days after birth.
'Attempt to commit murder' charge laid after random stabbing

Charges have now been laid after a stabbing in London earlier this week. A 19-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after the incident happened on Tuesday.
London philanthropists put $1 million into cancer fighting fecal transplantation

A London couple, already known for giving to the community, has donated to a study into how poop could help fight cancer.

MONTREAL

NORTHERN ONTARIO

Sudbury murder trial nears conclusion, closing arguments Monday

The second-degree murder trial of Robert Steven Wright resumed briefly Thursday morning, with the defence formally wrapping up its case.
Woman receives free gift, but signs contract for $7,000 vacuum cleaner

A Toronto woman said she received a free air purifier as an online promotion, but also signed up for a $7,000 vacuum cleaner in the process.
Police say North Bay suspect had $116K in drugs on him, $43K in cash

A 33-year-old North Bay man is facing charges after police made an arrest March 21 in a parking lot on Lakeshore Drive.

OTTAWA

Via Rail revisiting inclusion policies after Muslim man told not to pray at Ottawa station

Via Rail says it is working to improve its diversity and inclusion policies after a Muslim man was told not to pray at the Ottawa train station.
Here's what you need to know about day one of President Biden's visit to Ottawa

Ottawa police and the city of Ottawa have warned residents and visitors will see an increased police presence across the downtown core on Thursday and Friday, and there will be "significant traffic and transit disruptions" during the visit.
Sutcliffe: LeBreton Flats 'not the only scenario' for NHL rink

Ottawa's mayor says although LeBreton Flats would be a great location for a new rink for the Ottawa Senators, there are other possible locations for a new NHL arena in the city.

Regina

Man arrested after claiming to have gun on Regina city bus

A man who claimed to have a gun while on a Regina city bus has been arrested without incident.
'There is quite a discrepancy': Survey results vary on proposed downtown arena in Regina

The amount of support and opposition residents have for a downtown arena depends on which survey City of Regina officials are looking at.
'This wasn't just a little oops': Regina city councillors blindsided by 'sexist' tourism slogans

Regina city councillors say they were blindsided and embarrassed by the recent slogans used in Experience Regina’s rebrand.

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TORONTO

Crowds of Toronto shoppers lined up for grand reopening of Zellers

Crowds of nostalgic shoppers poured into Zellers as the Canadian retail chain opened its doors once again at select stores in Ontario.
Man goes missing after escaping from explosion, fire at Richmond Hill home

Police are searching for a 'vulnerable' young man last seen exiting his Richmond Hill, Ont. residence after an explosion and subsequent house fire.
Police still looking man with ‘legendary’ forehead tattoo wanted for murder on Canada-wide warrant

Police are reissuing calls to help locate an Oshawa, Ont. man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after allegedly stabbing two women – one, fatally – earlier this month.

Car drives into downtown Windsor park, driver arrested

Windsor police say a driver is facing an impaired charge after driving into a downtown park, flattening a park bench.
Arson suspect sought after LaSalle house fire

LaSalle police are looking for a suspect in a house fire that was deemed intentionally set.
Man arrested for trespassing on railway property in Chatham: CKPS

Chatham-Kent police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly trespassing on railway property.

WINNIPEG

Winnipeg council votes to rename Bishop Grandin roadways

Winnipeg's city council has voted unanimously in favour of renaming several roadways currently named after a bishop remembered as one of the architects of the residential school system.
Council votes down settlement offer for towing company that billed city $1.1M

Winnipeg city council has voted against a settlement with a local tow truck company that billed the city $1.1 million for tows the city says never happened.
Winnipeg hospital says doctors are now helping sexual assault examination program

A Winnipeg hospital official says another nurse has resigned from a sexual assault examination program, and other health-care professionals are stepping in to fill the gap.

Politics

Upgrading Safe Third Country Agreement about reassuring Canadians: PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he feels it is his role to see the Safe Third Country Agreement upgraded, in order to make sure Canadians can continue to have confidence in Canada's immigration system.
Beijing denies meddling after MP Han Dong's resignation from Liberal caucus

Beijing says it has nothing to say about ongoing allegations that China has meddled in Canadian affairs, including those regarding a member of Parliament who resigned from the Liberal caucus.
Biden coming to Canada tonight: Here's what we know about his visit

U.S. President Joe Biden is coming to Canada tonight, kicking off his short but long-awaited overnight official visit to Canada. The official itinerary has just been released; here's everything you need to know about what will be on the agenda, and what key players are saying about the upcoming visit.
Firm handshakes, hard lines: Trudeau, Biden to talk protectionism, Haiti, migration

He's hell-bent on restoring blue-collar American manufacturing to its former glory, considers free trade a dirty word and wants Canada to wade voluntarily into a failed, gang-ravaged state that's a quagmire waiting to happen.
Han Dong resigns from Liberal caucus, denies interference allegations

Han Dong has announced he will be sitting as an independent MP after being the subject of allegations involving interference by China in Canadian affairs.
In pictures: A look at past U.S. presidential addresses to Parliament

United States President Joe Biden is set to deliver a speech to Parliament on Friday, becoming the ninth president to address Canadians in Ottawa. Here's a look back at past presidential speeches and the eras that defined them.

World

Manhattan DA rejects GOP demand for info on Trump case

The Manhattan district attorney investigating Donald Trump rebuffed U.S. House Republicans' request Thursday for documents and testimony about the case, dismissing it as an "unprecedented inquiry" with no legitimate basis.
Russia's security chief blasts West, dangles nuclear threats

A top Russian security official warned Thursday about the rising threat of a nuclear war and blasted a German minister for threatening Russian President Vladimir Putin with arrest, saying that such action would amount to a declaration of war and trigger a Russian strike on Germany.
Tourist survives bungee jump fall in Thailand after cord snaps

Some thrill seekers describe bungee jumping as a near-death experience, but few come quite as close as one man who managed to survive his cord snapping in Thailand.
Chinese diplomats oppose U.S. military presence in Philippines

Chinese diplomats expressed their strong opposition to an expanded United States military presence in the Philippines in closed-door talks with their Filipino counterparts Thursday in Manila, a Filipino official said, underscoring the intense U.S.-China rivalry in the region.
South Carolina's top accountant to resign after US$3.5-billion error

Embattled South Carolina Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom will resign next month after a US$3.5 billion accounting error in the year-end financial report he oversaw.
Arizona court declines most of Lake's appeal over gov's race

The Arizona Supreme Court has declined to hear most of Republican Kari Lake's appeal in a challenge of her defeat in the governor's race but revived a claim that was dismissed by a trial court.

Canada

Largest recorded Alberta earthquake not natural, from oilsands wastewater: study

The largest recorded earthquake in Alberta's history was not a natural event, but most likely caused by disposal of oilsands wastewater, new research has concluded.
RCMP arrest suspect in Montreal on terrorism allegations after tip from FBI

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrested an 18-year-old man from the Saint-Laurent borough of Montreal on Thursday morning in connection with allegations of terrorism.
Via Rail revisiting inclusion policies after Muslim man told not to pray at Ottawa station

Via Rail says it is working to improve its diversity and inclusion policies after a Muslim man was told not to pray at the Ottawa train station.

Health

Canada's stockpile of ventilators up from 500 to 27,000 after push to procure them

Canada's race to procure ventilators for COVID-19 patients in the early days of the pandemic had researchers, scientists, industry and a notable astrophysicist working 'night and day' to design machines that could be quickly manufactured domestically.
Learning differently: How neurodivergent students can thrive in class

Neurodivergent education expert Mary Klovance says there are several approaches educators can take to help students with such conditions as ADHD and autism to flourish in the classroom.
Winnipeg hospital says doctors are now helping sexual assault examination program

A Winnipeg hospital official says another nurse has resigned from a sexual assault examination program, and other health-care professionals are stepping in to fill the gap.

Entertainment

Texas university students protest drag show's cancellation

Protests continued Wednesday at a university in the Texas Panhandle after the school's president said a planned campus drag show wouldn't be allowed and expressed the view that such events 'discriminate against womanhood.'
Gisele Bundchen is opening up about the end of her marriage to Tom Brady

Gisele Bundchen is opening up about the end of her marriage to Tom Brady, comparing it to a 'death and a rebirth.'
Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial set for family testimony

A neuropsychologist who treated the man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a 2016 ski collision cast aspersions on the testimony of medical experts hired by the celebrity's legal team -- and argued that, as his personal doctor, she was better suited to speak about 76-year-old Terry Sanderson's post-concussion symptoms.

Sci-Tech

Skeptical U.S. lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety

U.S. lawmakers grilled the CEO of TikTok over data security and harmful content Thursday, responding skeptically during a tense committee hearing to his assurances that the hugely popular video-sharing app prioritizes user safety and should not be banned.
5 planets will align in an arc across the night sky next week

Sky-gazers will be treated to a parade of planets near the end of month when Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will appear together in the night sky.
Launch debut of 3D-printed rocket ends in failure, no orbit

A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts made its launch debut Wednesday night, lifting off amid fanfare but failing three minutes into flight -- far short of orbit. There was nothing aboard Relativity Space's test flight except for the company's first metal 3D print made six years ago.

Business

Zellers opens a dozen stores in Canada amid wave of nostalgia and price sensitivity

Canadian retail chain Zellers marked its official comeback on Thursday, opening a dozen stores in Ontario and Alberta and launching a new website.
Here is where 25 new Zellers stores will open in Canada this year

After a years-long hiatus, Zellers has announced the locations of its first 25 store 'experiences.' The stores are set to open within Hudson's Bay locations across Canada in 2023. Here is a list of the locations.
Tech gains help S&P/TSX composite rise more than 100 points, U.S. stocks also up

Strength in the technology sector helped lead a broad-based rally as Canada's main stock index gained more than 100 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also surged higher.

Autos

California may punish oil companies for high gas prices

California lawmakers on Thursday will vote on whether to allow penalties on oil companies for price gouging at the pump, a first-in-the-country proposal aimed at stopping the kind of spikes last summer that caused some drivers pay up to US$8 per gallon as the industry reaped super-sized profits.
GM to stop making the Camaro but a successor may be in works

The Chevrolet Camaro, for decades the dream car of many teenage American males, is going out of production. General Motors, which sells the brawny muscle car, said Wednesday it will stop making the current generation early next year.
U.S. probes reports of steering glitch on 2022, 2023 Honda Civics

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints from Honda Civic drivers that their steering can stick, causing a momentary increase in effort and increasing the risk of a crash.

Lifestyle

Do kitchen hacks seen online actually work?

Do kitchen hacks posted online actually work? An experiment puts three of them to the test.
Learning differently: How neurodivergent students can thrive in class

Neurodivergent education expert Mary Klovance says there are several approaches educators can take to help students with such conditions as ADHD and autism to flourish in the classroom.
Inside the 'Secret Life of Squirrels' with N.S. photographer Nancy Rose

Nancy Rose is the creator behind the "The Secret Life of Squirrels" – a series of children’s books and calendars capturing real-life squirrels engaging in human activities.

Sports

More than 50 Canadian fencers make plea to sport minister, citing maltreatment

More than 50 current and former Canadian fencers have joined a growing call for a Canadian judicial inquiry on maltreatment in sport, saying the fear of retribution has kept them silent for nearly 20 years on fencing's toxic culture and abusive practices.
Canada's Einarson drops 6-5 decision to Japan at women's world curling championship

Canada's Kerri Einarson dropped a 6-5 decision to Japan's Satsuki Fujisawa at the women's world curling championship on Thursday.
Lazio fan wearing 'Hitlerson' shirt among 3 banned for life

A fan wearing a shirt with a reference to Adolf Hitler was banned for life from attending Lazio matches by the Roman club on Wednesday.

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